T.A.L.E.N.T. Program Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Mount Laurel, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

THE WORK The T.A.L.E.N.T. (Training Aspiring Locals to Engineer a New Tomorrow) Apprentice manager in Moorestown, NJ has the following primary duties: Manage approximately 15 High School Graduates - Engineering Apprentices across engineering functions Software, Hardware, Systems, and Integration and Test on Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2) Programs. Recruit and select new apprentices, and support all high school hiring activities for the Moorestown Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization to include outreach network events in the local community and school divisions. Manage the engineering work assignments of apprentices, including building effective relationships with first line managers in all engineering functions, project leadership, and senior management. Meet regularly with apprentices to discuss tasking, qualification card, education, professionalism, teambuilding, mentorship, career development plan and education opportunities. Support the training & development of the apprentices by ensuring qualification cards are provided for each apprentice, track qualification card progress through the program and ensure mentor involvement. Provide assistance and guidance to apprentices that are pursuing higher education opportunities such as certifications and college level classes. Support career growth opportunities for apprentices. Provide apprentice program status updates and briefings to leadership at site, business, and corporate levels. WHO WE ARE The Apprentice Manager will have managerial responsibilities such as workforce planning, employee development plans, career discussions, yearly performance objectives, performance reviews, salary plans, and education plans for apprentices. A successful candidate will be an integral part of the Moorestown T.A.L.E.N.T. Apprenticeship team of managers that work towards common practices and goals across the Moorestown site. The manager may also be assigned to take on direct/contract work, proposals, or other business projects as appropriate. WHO YOU ARE The successful candidate: Must be well versed in Full Spectrum Leadership and have a proven track record of exhibiting those attributes. Demonstrated high performance in multiple product areas to include technical and business assignments. The ideal candidate: Will have familiarity with Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) Engineering processes and development lifecycle, engineering domains and org structure, RMS products and programs, as well as existing and robust set of relationships with the Moorestown E&T management team. Demonstrated volunteer and service accomplishments, particularly in the K-12 school divisions, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities and experience. Understanding of recruiting skills necessary to attract aspiring high school apprentice candidates that possess engineering acumen into applying for the program. Previous experience across STEM activities and disciplines will benefit in the classrooms and onsite educational events. Possess outstanding communication and presentation skills necessary to successfully interact across multiple LM organizations, including executive leadership. In addition, there will be opportunities to present to audiences during special speaking events at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as school board and superintendent executive meetings. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Must be well versed in Full Spectrum Leadership and have a proven track record of exhibiting those attributes.
Demonstrated high performance in multiple product areas to include technical and business assignments.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams
Bachelor's Degree required
5+ years of experience in a STEM related field.
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Will have familiarity with Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) Engineering processes and development lifecycle, engineering domains and org structure, RMS products and programs, as well as existing and robust set of relationships with the Moorestown E&T management team.
Demonstrated volunteer and service accomplishments, particularly in the K-12 school divisions, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities and experience.
Understanding of recruiting skills necessary to attract aspiring high school apprentice candidates that possess engineering acumen into applying for the program.
Previous experience across STEM activities and disciplines will benefit in the classrooms and onsite educational events.
Possess outstanding communication and presentation skills necessary to successfully interact across multiple LM organizations, including executive leadership. In addition, there will be opportunities to present to audiences during special speaking events at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as school board and superintendent executive meetings.
Experience working across MIC2 programs, having developed relationships with the Moorestown sites.
Knowledge of T.A.L.E.N.T. Apprentice Program.
Recruiting Experience
Full Spectrum Leadership knowledge and Practical Application.
Current knowledge of RMS programs and engineering lifecycle processes.
Multi-domain engineering experience or awareness.
Experience in the Engineering &Technology (E&T) organization.
Ability to be a direct mentor to the apprentice and provide guidance as they mature in a professional work environment.
Excellent communication Skills
Involvement with local STEM programs

Responsibilities

Manage approximately 15 High School Graduates - Engineering Apprentices across engineering functions Software, Hardware, Systems, and Integration and Test on Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2) Programs.
Recruit and select new apprentices, and support all high school hiring activities for the Moorestown Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization to include outreach network events in the local community and school divisions.
Manage the engineering work assignments of apprentices, including building effective relationships with first line managers in all engineering functions, project leadership, and senior management.
Meet regularly with apprentices to discuss tasking, qualification card, education, professionalism, teambuilding, mentorship, career development plan and education opportunities.
Support the training & development of the apprentices by ensuring qualification cards are provided for each apprentice, track qualification card progress through the program and ensure mentor involvement.
Provide assistance and guidance to apprentices that are pursuing higher education opportunities such as certifications and college level classes.
Support career growth opportunities for apprentices.
Provide apprentice program status updates and briefings to leadership at site, business, and corporate levels.
Managerial responsibilities such as workforce planning, employee development plans, career discussions, yearly performance objectives, performance reviews, salary plans, and education plans for apprentices.